River Bluff Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The River Bluff Recreation Area ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Quitman County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quitman County nearby has 87% more documented species, River Bluff Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 33 Quitman County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 33 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.81 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.28 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Very Common0.25 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Knawel

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.19 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Common0.19 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.17 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Quitman County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Cool Branch Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+100% vs. current

Morris

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Tobannee Creek

Importance: 0.40

29 species

-66% vs. current

Drag Nasty Creek

Importance: 0.40

17 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Quitman County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.81 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.28 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Very Common0.25 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Knawel

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.19 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Common0.19 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Common0.17 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.09 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Quitman County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Cool Branch Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+100% vs. current

Morris

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Tobannee Creek

Importance: 0.40

29 species

-66% vs. current

Drag Nasty Creek

Importance: 0.40

17 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 33 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman County

-87% species diversity